A Heart So Haunted

A Novel

By: Hollie Nelson

Narrated by: Amanda Stribling

In this evocative and stunning debut, secrets in the very bones of Harthwait House are disturbed when a new tenant moves in, for fans of Ashley Poston and A House with Good Bones.

Be wary the beds and the space beneath,

the cracks in the floors and the furnace teeth.

Keep your eyes from the shadows and tongue so still.

Because once Harthwait grows dark, the monsters become real.

Landry is ready to clean house—not just Harthwait, but the traumatic memories and family entanglements that haunt her. Left reeling from her aunt’s sudden death, Landry knows she has to restore the old house and sell it for much needed cash. Preferably, before autumn arrives. But as renovations begin on Harthwait, she notices some peculiarities: motion sensors activate when no one is home, doors slam shut, and every night, at a quarter after midnight, the disembodied crying begins.

Then, when she uncovers a hidden door during the renovations, she dares to open it.

Behind the door is a world of nightmares, some of which are hers, while others belong to a monster—who is trapped inside and desperate to get out. Both haunted by their pasts, Landry makes a deal with the monster, but as they develop feelings for each other, she realizes that the thing that looks like a beast may not be the most beastly thing after all.

This rich and spellbinding tale explores the idea of what we call home and who we call family.

©2025 Hollie Nelson (P)2025 Spotify Audiobooks

The attention to detail. For every little description.

This was such an amazing book!! It had my feelings all over the place. I was sobbing in traffic and didn't care what people thought. I loved this book!!

Relatable and Remarkable

Not my typical read, but for days I caught myself wanting to fade back into this book. The smooth writing and perfect mixture of words on pages was calming and therapeutic almost. The way Landry exposes herself is raw and every chapter had me bracing myself. Very glad to have gotten referred to these passion packed pages. And the way it ends, ugh! I see what you did there!! First in line for book #2 please!!

so good

Perfect for spooky season. I’m always a monster gal, and something about a haunted house reels me in. Narrators was 10/10 and let me just say—HADRIAN THE MAN THAT YOU ARE

Pls read this (listen) bc it’s worth it

This story really held my attention. The characters were very well written.

I need a sequel. The story left me with so many questions. I am looking forward to the next book by this author.